About
Karen Peters, DO is a board-certified family physician with 25 years of primary care experience in western Morris County, NJ. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Osteopathic Medicine, now Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 1989. Her undergraduate work in psychology at the State University of New York at Binghamton informs her attentiveness to both physical and mental health. She completed her internship at Atlantic City Medical Center, now Atlanticare Regional Medical Center, followed by a Family Medicine residency at Overlook Hospital, now Overlook Medical Center, in Summit, NJ.
Dr. Peters holds certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and belongs to both the American Academy of Family Physicians and the New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians. Her clinical passions center on preventive medicine, diabetes management, and heart disease prevention. She takes a genuinely collaborative approach: patients and doctor build a treatment strategy together. Within Advocare, she has served as Secretary, Population Health Committee Chairwoman, and Interim Chief Medical Officer, among other leadership roles. She maintains hospital affiliations with Hackettstown Medical Center and St. Clare's Hospital.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
State University of New York at Binghamton, BA Psychology, 1984
Medical School
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Osteopathic Medicine (now Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, 1989
Residency
Overlook Hospital (now Overlook Medical Center), Family Medicine, 1990-1993
Additional Training
Internship: Atlantic City Medical Center (now Atlanticare Regional Medical Center), 1989-1990
Certifications
Languages
English
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Peters right for?
Dr. Peters is a strong fit for patients of all ages seeking proactive, relationship-centered primary care. Individuals managing or hoping to prevent diabetes or heart disease benefit from her focused clinical expertise. Families looking for a single physician who can care for children and adults alike will find her practice a natural home. Patients who want a collaborative role in their own care will appreciate her team-based approach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Peters focuses on family medicine and preventive care for patients of all ages. She has a particular clinical interest in diabetes prevention and management as well as heart disease prevention and management. She also handles chronic care management and comprehensive health screenings.
Yes, Dr. Peters holds certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Osteopathic Medicine, now Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Peters completed her internship at Atlantic City Medical Center, now Atlanticare Regional Medical Center. She then completed her Family Medicine residency at Overlook Hospital, now Overlook Medical Center, in Summit, NJ, from 1990 to 1993.
Yes, Dr. Peters sees patients of all ages. Her practice welcomes entire families, including children and adults, making it straightforward to have one physician for the whole household.
Dr. Peters takes a collaborative approach. She and her patients build treatment strategies together rather than following a top-down model. Her background in psychology informs her attention to both physical and mental well-being.
Yes. Dr. Peters offers same-day appointments and 24/7 phone access for her patients. She also provides telemedicine visits for added convenience.
Dr. Peters maintains affiliations with Hackettstown Medical Center and St. Clare's Hospital. These affiliations support continuity of care if her patients require hospital-level services.
Yes. Within Advocare, Dr. Peters has served as Secretary, Population Health Committee Chairwoman, and Interim Chief Medical Officer, among other roles. She is also a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026